Narcotics and firearms reportedly seized at Portsmouth residence
Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans, Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer, Scioto County Prosecutor Shane Tieman, Pike County Prosecutor Michael A. Davis and New Boston Police Chief Carl Compton announced that on June 4, the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force was contacted by the U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) in reference to possible illegal narcotics located while they were serving an arrest warrant.
On June 4, at approximately noon, agents with the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force executed a narcotics-related search warrant at the residence on Terrace Avenue in Portsmouth. Upon a search of the residence, agents allegedly seized approximately 61 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, 30 grams of suspected fentanyl, seven grams of suspected crack cocaine, digital scales, sandwich baggies, 17 firearms and additional evidence of drug trafficking.
The estimated street value of the drugs is $6,700.
Arrested was Randi Davis, 35, and she was arrested on two bench warrants issued through the Scioto County Common Pleas Court: one warrant for having weapons under disability and the other warrant for trafficking in drugs.
The case will be forwarded to the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office to be presented to a Scioto County grand jury for consideration of felony charges.
Sheriff Evans requests anyone wishing to leave drug information for the Southern Ohio Organized & Major Crime Task Force, to phone the Task Force tip line at (740) 354-5656 or email tips@pikecountysheriff.oh.gov. All information will be kept confidential and anonymous.
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